Hello, Weight Watchers! Did you have to opportunity to practice some of the eating out skills we talked about in the meeting last week? Planning, planning, and planning, are probably the three biggest keys to eating out successfully with Weight Watchers. We also want to remember the skill of Flexible Restraint, which helps us identify special situations where it’s okay to indulge a little, and then get right back on track.
PUMPKIN MADNESS
Picking pumpkins this fall? They’re for more than Jack-O-Lanterns with Weight Watchers! Look for canned, plain pumpkin - it makes a nutritious, tasty veggie serving and 1/2 cup is 0 POINTS! Add some to oatmeal in the morning with applesauce, cinnamon and raisins. Or take 1/2 cup of pumpkin, add some cinnamon, nutmeg or pumpkin pie spice and sweetener -- heat it in the microwave for a great side dish. Lots of fiber and vitamin A. It can even be dessert – use the Search box in the upper right-hand corner of weightwatchers.com to find tons of tasty pumpkin recipes!
COLD WEATHER WORKOUTS
With the reality of fall finally approaching, it’s time to think about what changes winter weather will impose on our fitness routines. If you’re an avid outdoor exerciser, this is a great time to try some new ways to move your workout indoors. The WW Walking Kit includes the Walk at Home DVD, with four timed segments (10, 20, and 30 min walk and 10 min power walk); Walk on the Go CD (instruction and motivation for a 20, 30, or 40 min walk – get to upload onto an mp3 player!); and the Complete Walking Guide.
If you’re interested in trying new indoor workouts, but not willing to commit to just one, check out the selection at your local library or video rental store/service. Some cable providers even have fitness channels or videos you can select on demand. It’s a great way to shake up your indoor workout on a budget!
ARTICLES OF NOTE
· 6 Ways to Earn 2 Activity POINTS® Values
Members sometimes allow common misconceptions about physical activity to keep them from exercising. In this week’s meeting, we will dispel five common exercise myths, explore five benefits of exercise, and list five ways to be more active. We will be High-Fiving the way to a healthier body!
Have a great week, everyone!
Cyndi
You have to stay in shape. My grandmother, she started walking five miles a day when she was 60. She's 97 today and we don't know where the hell she is.
~Ellen Degeneres
Chocolate-Peanut Butter Mousse
Nov/Dec 2007 WW Magazine
Makes 15 servings (a generous 1/3 c apiece), 5 POINTS
6 oz semisweet chocolate, coarsely chopped
½ c creamy peanut butter
14 oz FF sweetened condensed milk
¼ t vanilla extract
12 oz FF whipped topping, thawed
Place the chocolate in a medium microwavable bowl. Microwave on high until almost melted (1-1 ½ min). Stir until smooth. Transfer to a large bowl and add peanut butter, stirring with a rubber spatula until blended.
Gradually add the condensed milk and vanilla until mix is smooth and shiny.
Gently fold 1 c of the whipped topping in just until blended. Repeat with the remaining whipped topping. Spoon into 15 serving dishes (champagne glasses make for a beautiful presentation!) and serve at once. For firmer mousse, refrigerate 30 min to overnight.
Chicken and Pasta Alfredo
Nov/Dec 2007 WW Magazine
Makes 6 servings, 6 POINTS
¾ pound whole-wheat fusilli
¾ pound boneless, skinless chicken breasts
¾ t salt
¼ t freshly ground pepper
1 c FF half-and-half
½ FF milk
2 T flour
1/8 t ground nutmeg
2 T light butter
2 cloves garlic, minced
¼ c grated pecorino Romano cheese
2 T chopped fresh parsley
Cook the pasta according to package directions (add ¼ t salt, if desired). Meanwhile, sprinkle the chicken with ¼ t of the salt and 1/8 t of the pepper. Spray a ridged grill pan with nonstick spray and set over medium-high heat. Add the chicken and cook until cooked through (5-6 min per side). Transfer to a cutting board and let cool 5 min. Cut into ½ in cubes and set aside.
Combine the half-and-half, milk, flour, nutmeg, and remaining ½ t salt and 1/8 t pepper in a small bowl and whisk until blended.
Melt the butter in a large nonstick pan over medium-high heat. Add the garlic and cook, stirring frequently, until golden (about one min). Whisk in the half-and-half mixture and cook, whisking constantly, until the mixture bubbles and thickens (2-3 min). Stir in the pasta, chicken, grated cheese, and parsley. Cook, stirring gently, until heated through, about one min longer. Serve immediately.
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